Softball practice plan
45-Minute Softball Hitting Practice Plan
A hitting session that goes from mechanics on the tee to live reps with a clear goal for every round.
45 minutes12U to high schoolFocus: HittingSkill and technique
Warm-upSkillWater breakDrillCompetitionCool-down
Equipment
Tees · Softballs · Bats · Net or cageThe plan, block by block
1. Warm-up
Dry swings and tee
10 min0:00 - 10:00
- Slow swings with checkpoints
- Tee work up the middle
Coaching points
- Balanced finish
2. Skill
Front toss
10 min10:00 - 20:00
- Rounds of 8
- Inside and outside locations
Coaching points
- See it, hit it hard
3. Water break
Water break
2 min20:00 - 22:00
4. Drill
Two-strike rounds
10 min22:00 - 32:00
- Start at 0-2, battle every pitch
Coaching points
- Protect the plate
5. Competition
Points game
10 min32:00 - 42:00
- Line drive = 2, hard ground ball = 1
Coaching points
- Reward hard contact
6. Cool-down
Cool-down
3 min42:00 - 45:00
- Stretch
Coach's notes
Give every round a goal. Random swings build random habits.How to adapt this plan
- Film swings on a phone.
- Use weighted balls only with good form.